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Variety of uses for a Multi-Cooker

In my post yesterday, I shared the process of how I discovered the multi-cooker and began using it. Now let me share all the many ways I have been using this wonderful appliance. Air Fried Goodies Using the air fryer was one my top favorite things to do with the Ninja Foodi. I made french… Continue reading Variety of uses for a Multi-Cooker

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Why I Splurged on a Multi-Cooker

The Hesitation As much as I love the convenience of modern kitchen appliances, I am always conscientious about the amount of storage required for storing them and more importantly I worry about how to to easily access them. I know this may not be an issue for some folks with very modern kitchens that have… Continue reading Why I Splurged on a Multi-Cooker

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Pressure Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs

I cannot tell you how many time I have over cooked eggs when I tried hard boiling them in water on a stovetop. I mean I have seriously over cooked eggs. Overcooked may be an understatement. One time I managed to have crispy black burst-all-over-the-kitchen over cooked eggs that are no good except for trash… Continue reading Pressure Cooked Hard Boiled Eggs

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Rediscovering Dhal Rice

We all have traditions. Some are cultural practices shared among a large population while some habits are just passed on from one generation to the next being unique to each family. And in my family, we had a lot of food-related traditions. One such food-related memory I have is that of eating Dhal Rice for… Continue reading Rediscovering Dhal Rice

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Finger Licking Yummy Chicken Wings

When we used to live in the East coast, one of the Costco favorites for the kids was the storeโ€™s pre-marinated chicken wings. It was seasoned just right with the perfect among of flavor to appeal to kids and adults alike. But since we moved back to Cali, we just havenโ€™t found those wings in… Continue reading Finger Licking Yummy Chicken Wings

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Two Ways to Making Quick and Easy Granola

Question: What is a great breakfast food that also doubles as a snack? Answer: Granola (at least its true in our household) Yes. granola is a family favorite at our home. If I ever buy it from the store, no matter how big a size I buy, it would disappear within 24 hours. Sometimes we… Continue reading Two Ways to Making Quick and Easy Granola

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The Versatile Spaghetti Squash

One of my best carb substitutions is the Spaghetti Squash. It has many nutritional benefits but I love it most because it is almost flavorless on its own and can blend well with whatever it is being paired with. It can be substituted for rice or for noodles. I use it as a replacement for… Continue reading The Versatile Spaghetti Squash